Overview
Beihai is a rapidly growing coastal city in Guangxi with an urban population of 570,000. It offers Silver Beach with distinctive grey-white quartz sand, affordable Vietnamese-influenced seafood due to historical refugee settlement, and easy access to Weizhou Island.
Beach · Budget Travel · Day Trips · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
China Mobile provides coverage. WiFi in hotels and cafes. Type A/C/I plugs, 220V.
Food
Seafood is exceptionally cheap at Donghai and Nanzhu markets. Night markets offer diverse cheap eats. Be cautious of mislabeled meat in some restaurants.
Money
Chinese Yuan (CNY) is the local currency. Cash is commonly used at markets and street vendors. ATMs available at banks and shopping malls.
Safety
Generally safe city with few foreign tourists. Watch for taxi overcharging and food quality issues at some restaurants.
Transport
Didi taxi app works well for getting around. City buses cost ¥1-2 but don't run at night. Motorbike taxis and tricycles require haggling.
Weather
Subtropical climate with warm weather most of the year. Summer is hot and rainy; winter is cool (12-21°C). Beach season best May-October.